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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.38, 27,494.37 and 10,971.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.38, 27,494.37 and 10,971.45 is: 15,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.38 : 27,494.37 = 10,971.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.38/27,494.37 = 10,971.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.38x = 27,494.37 × 10,971.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.38x = 301,653,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,653,105.74/19,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.90

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